Mediators await Israeli response to new Gaza ceasefire proposal

Arab mediators await Israeli response to new Gaza ceasefire proposal presented by Qatar and Egypt, seeking to end the war and secure the release of hostages. Hamas has accepted the plan, which resembles the US proposal for a 60-day truce to negotiate the return of captives and a lasting ceasefire. Israeli officials insist on the release of all hostages before agreeing to any deal, as tensions rise and the possibility of a full Israeli offensive in Gaza looms.